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Industry profits strong as challenges loom

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:01:24 GMT

The general insurance industry remains in a strong financial position but softer commercial lines, inflation pressures and fewer reserve releases will test margins looking ahead, the annual Taylor Fry Radar report says...

Life insurers address mental health in code review response

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Life insurers have stressed the need for “appropriate product design flexibility” to keep mental health cover affordable and accessible as the industry takes its overhaul of its code of practice to the next phase following a review...

Make-safe required even though claim excluded: AFCA

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 03:38:26 GMT

An insurer has been ordered to cover secondary roof damage to a beachside home after the industry ombudsman found it should have carried out temporary make-safe works – even though it was entitled to reject the original claim for problems caused by nesting birds...

INsight podcast: what's the deal with ACCC, IAG and RAC?

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 02:40:22 GMT

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's decision to block IAG's proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance is one of the main topics discussed on the Insurance News podcast...

Zurich publishes first local risk index

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:51:26 GMT

More than one in five Australians is facing significant vulnerability, with financial security the strongest factor affecting overall resilience, according to a new index launched by Zurich...

Action urged on masked home risk signals

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:43:29 GMT

The Insurance Contracts Act should be amended to require companies to give clear information on reasons for premium increases, ensuring the risk signal supports resilience and helps affordability, a report on home and contents renewals says...

Half-year intermediated premium exceeds $21 billion

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:48:32 GMT

General insurance intermediaries including brokers placed business worth about $21.87 billion in premium for the half year to June, according to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority data released today...

NIBA finalising code after extensive feedback

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:41:52 GMT

The National Insurance Brokers Association says the board will finalise its new code of practice in coming weeks, after receiving more than 300 pieces of feedback...

How to fix 'fragmented, failing' communication – sign up for free webinar

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:34:06 GMT

A free Insurance News webinar will break down how insurers can turn around communication with customers that too often is "fragmented and failing"...

Report calls for ‘effective intervention’ to counter rising disaster cost

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:04:02 GMT

Increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters over the next 40 years will pose significant risk to the economy, a federal government forward-looking report has warned...

Dual event raises vital charity funds

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:01:21 GMT

More than 170 brokers and lawyers gathered at penthouse Luminare in Melbourne for insurer Dual Australia’s Melbourne charity event...

Resonate innovation summit returns for third year

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:57:20 GMT

The Resonate insurance innovation summit will next month bring together industry leaders, experts and innovators in Auckland to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities...

QBE promotes Groves to Australia Pacific head

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:24:58 GMT

QBE has appointed Jonathan Groves as CEO Australia Pacific, effective from the start of November, following more than a decade with the company in a number of senior roles...

IAG continues battle to complete RAC deal

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:24:50 GMT

IAG will pursue its next avenue for convincing the regulator that its proposed RAC Insurance acquisition should be cleared, potentially extending the process into next year...

Choosi pauses comparison service after court ruling

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:19:47 GMT

Choosi has paused its insurance comparison service while it assesses the portal after the Federal Court ruled the comparator misled consumers about its life and funeral insurance comparison service...

UAC crowns first Kurt Nilsen award winner

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:10:12 GMT

CHU Underwriting Agencies national customer service team leader Anna Zeeng has been named inaugural winner of the Kurt Nilsen Entrepreneurial Spirit Award...

Former Zurich marine head joins QBE

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:10:06 GMT

QBE Insurance has hired James Butchart as national portfolio specialist for marine and aviation...

Insurance revenues support stronger RAC result

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:09:41 GMT

WA motoring club RAC Group has reported an increased net profit for the past financial year, including a stronger insurance contribution...

Johns Lyng subsidiary cleared for Steamatic franchisee investment

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:09:25 GMT

Johns Lyng subsidiary Steamatic Australia can proceed with buying an 80% stake in a regional franchisee without notifying the competition watchdog...

Get ready for El Nino, says WFI

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 04:08:55 GMT

Rural and regional communities need to prepare for anticipated extreme heat this spring and summer, driven by one of the strongest El Niño events on record, farm insurance specialist WFI, part of IAG, warns...